Step On The Gas Investigate Allegations Of Bribery And Gratification In Central Mamberamo, Search For Witness Examination Conducted By KPK

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JAKARTA - The Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has opened an investigation into a new case related to allegations of bribery and gratification at the Central Memberamo Regency Government, Papua. It is suspected that this receipt is related to project work.

"Currently (KPK, ed) has stepped up the investigation process related to allegations of corruption in the form of giving and receiving bribes and gratuities related to the implementation of various projects in the Central Mamberamo Regency Government, Papua Province," said Acting KPK Spokesperson for Enforcement Sector Ali Fikri, quoted on Wednesday, June 8th.

The KPK has named a suspect in the alleged acceptance. However, Ali has not detailed who they are because this will be conveyed to the public through a press conference.

"It will be conveyed when the investigation is sufficient and when an attempt has been made to force the arrest or detention by the investigative team," he said.

They are currently gathering evidence. The KPK will also summon witnesses and ask them to cooperate.

Regarding this summons, a number of witnesses were summoned on Monday, June 6 at the Papua Regional Police office. The witnesses were the President Director of PT Bumi Abadi, Jusieandra Pribadi Pampang and the President Director of PT Bina Karya Raya as well as the President Commissioner of PT Bumi Abadi Perkasa, Simon Pampang.

From the two people, they were investigated regarding a number of money flows to related parties in this case.

"The two witnesses were present and confirmed, among others, related to the implementation of the auction at the Central Mamberamo Regency Government and the alleged flow of a sum of money to obtain work projects from parties related to this case," said Ali.

Actually, investigators will also examine two other people, namely the President Director of PT Solata Sukses Bangun, Marten Toding and a civil servant from the Public Works Service of Central Mamberamo Regency, Haus Ansar. However, both of them did not attend and will be rescheduled.

Not only that, the anti-corruption commission also searched three locations in the Jayapura City area, Papua. The locations that were searched were the Skyline Residence Housing Complex, Jayapura; Permata Indah Housing, Abepura, Jayapura City; and a residence having the address at Jalan Regency II, Bhayangkara, North Jayapura.

During the search, investigators found several pieces of evidence. Including money transaction records and electronic devices.

"From this location, the investigative team found and secured various evidences, including documents related to work projects, money transaction records and electronic devices that allegedly could shed light on this case," Ali explained.

Furthermore, all this evidence will be analyzed by KPK investigators. "Then (the evidence, ed) was confiscated to be re-examined and confirmed by witnesses and suspects," he concluded.